Harness racing camp scheduled

A harness racing camp is coming to Jay County.

Jayland Trotting Association will partner with Harness Horse Youth Foundation will hold a one-day camp Aug. 5 at Jay County Fairgrounds.

The camp will feature hands-on activities involving the organization’s stable of trottingbred racehorses. Participants will learn about caring for horses, harnessing and equipment. They will also get to job a racehorse alongside a professional driver.

“The Jayland Trotting Association is excited to host the camp,” said Jane Ann Runyon. “Anytime we can share our enthusiasm for harness racing, especially with young people, is beneficial. We are sure campers will have fun and learn something about standardbreds too.”

No experience is necessary, but participants must be at least 11 years old. The cost is $35, and pre-registration is required by July 15 at hhyf.org. For more information, contact [email protected] or (317) 908-0029.



Planetarium open

Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University is now open again for public shows.

The planetarium will host “Earth, Moon and Son” on June 17, 18, 24 and 25, “We Are Stars” on July 1, 2, 15 and 16, and “To Space & Back” on July 22, 23, 29 and 30. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Masks are required.

Registration for the free shows is required at brownplanetarium.eventbrite.com. The planetarium is located at 2111 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie.